hythm. Chloe was gone, but the shadow of her pre

ast life, my father'

epared. I had already consulted with trusted medical experts, friends of

aggressive but treatable if caught early and managed meticulously. He received the best care, far

Governor Miller was forced to take a

enant Governor, was ap

ently. My father was alive, his condition serious but stable, an

philanthropic event chaired by my mother, b

Acting Governor status and clearly still under her influence, had allowe

ture of fragile maternity, lean

et was c

arrison and Brent Astor flanking her like a protective h

ar. "Please. Can we put the past behind us? For the

g. "I know I made mistakes. I just want y

igned to paint me as cold, unforgiv

s trying. Be the bigger person. Think of the b

, Savi. Holding onto anger isn' t

risy was br

Senator Katherine Miller, materialized

nd precise, "there is a vast difference between genuine remorse, private

oiled as

und. Your father is ill, this foundation bears his name, and you choose this moment, this public forum, to disrespect your sis

p red, stammering, "Mo

t suits Chloe and, apparently, you," Senator Miller finished coo

' s not allow this charade to spoil an eve

and exposed once more, Harrison fuming silentl

anipulations wouldn' t work on Se

s still a danger. And Chloe, despera